Ecuador

There are many exciting things to do in Ecuador.  Ecuador has the Equator, beautiful beaches, the highlands, jungle, rain forest, and amazing historical cities. One of the most unique opportunities in Ecuador is the whale watching. It is an unimaginable site to see the humpback whales, and their babies, frolicking in the alluring ocean. This South Americian country is also known for its many zip lines to conquer in the majestic Andes, many of which are easily handicapped accessible.  The monkey reserve in the rainforest where the monkeys are in the wild jumping on your shoulders and climbing all over you and a fun short hike through the rainforest is a day trip that will never be forgotten.  Fun ways to navigate through the Andes and the streets of Ecuador include jeeps, dune buggies, 4-wheelers, horseback riding, buses and taxis.  
 

 The Galapágos Islands are most commonly explored via a cruise but we prefer the path less traveled. The adventurous and those seeking to see the most wildlife with the least amount of tourist interaction will enjoy this trip of island hopping and taking local ferries to explore the islands. Each island has its own feel and different wildlife to see. Examples of what animals we will see are: blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, large iguanas, red-billed tropic birds, large bull-sharks, sea lions, waved albatross, turtles, pink flamingoes, whales, Galapágos penguins just to name a few. Activities will include ocean kayaking, snorkeling and hiking the lava fields. Taking the path less traveled will allow for more flexibility in itinerary for the maximum amount of wildlife interaction on different islands during the visit. 
 

 Ecuador will offer three different options; one week on the beach, one week in the highlands or a two-week trip combining both the beach and the highlands.

 This trip will begin in Guayaquil and a day trip to the Parque Histόrico Guayaquil. This historic park is a great introduction to Ecuador and its traditions and local ways of life.